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Congratulations, Dad! You and your partner have made it past pregnancy and now have a new bundle of joy in the family. But the parenting journey has just begun. In the first days of life, some dads find it challenging to connect with their babies. And let’s be honest: Newborns don’t do much! They sleep, […]
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Among the many things expecting fathers need to consider before the arrival of their new baby, the cost of having a baby should certainly be among them. There are several new expenses to consider when it comes to having a baby that can seem overwhelming. You may never feel completely ready, and that’s ok. It […]
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Just because you give birth to a baby doesn’t mean that you automatically know what to do for a baby. There are many new skills parents of an infant and baby need to learn that don’t come naturally. You may expect the mother of your child naturally knows what do to, but trust me . […]
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The Growing Good Dads Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Happy Families website and was not written by Good Dads staff. I was a mistake. Unplanned… unintended… not actually supposed to be born. My conception led to a shotgun wedding – without the shotgun. And after […]
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Pickles and ice cream? Potato chips and peanut butter? No, a chocolate milkshake! Wait. How about a pepperoni and olive pizza? Have you ever tried to keep up with your pregnant partner’s cravings? Some days it can seem like those cravings change minute-by-minute. And have you experienced the frustration of finally getting her exactly what […]
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For 10 years, it was just Brian and Jessica. The husband and wife had already experienced the “young couple freedom” and knew they were ready to start something new. The duo had discussed it early in the relationship, and they both knew they wanted kids. “To me, it’s important to be on the same page […]
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When Benjy Lampert and his wife, Lori, discovered they were going to have a baby, the couple was elated … and more than a little surprised. They’d been trying to get pregnant for less than a month. “We thought, ‘that was so easy!’” Benjy said with a laugh. The pastor and now-retired anesthesiologist […]
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When it comes to physical strength, men have a natural advantage. Their body chemistry, e.g., higher levels of testosterone, contributes to greater muscle mass and overall strength. It also influences bone growth and strength. In short, in some ways dads are physiologically programmed to be natural protectors, but they sometimes struggle with warmth, nurturing and […]
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Twice a year, Good Dads brings together community leaders, counselors and therapists, business professionals, faith leaders and lots of others who want to make a difference in the lives of dads and kids. We do this in the form of our bi-annual Training Camp, a week-long curriculum training event to teach folks everything they need […]
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Let’s face it. Celebrating the holidays can be very stressful and depending on your family’s background and traditions, the tension can last for weeks. Even if you are able to keep plans for your festivities reasonable, you still have to cope with the behavior and expectations of others. Just trying to find a parking place […]
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“No thank you. I’ve had an excellent sufficiency. Anymore would be a superfluous animosity. However, your cuisine would please the most fastidious gourmet.” These are the words my father taught us to say when we had had enough to eat. We learned this expression when my sister exclaimed, “I’m so full I’m about to bust,” […]
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In 2014, physicist Michio Kaku wrote, “We are now entering the golden age of neuroscience. We have learned more about the thinking brain in the last 10–15 years than in all of previous human history.” One particularly fruitful area of this science has to do with, of all things, gratitude. In a culture that […]
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Prime Driver Robert Hullett Stays Connected with Family
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“When Can We Go Fishing?”
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Family Vacations, Road Trips and the Best Summer Ever??
“I’m tired. Let’s go back to the hotel.” “I’m thirsty. Can’t we have something to drink?” “My feet hurt. Let’s
Building A “Stable” Father Foundation
Although you might not think about the Business Agent for Heavy Construction Laborers to have a very soft spot in
Connecting With Your Kids (Even When Their Interests Differ From Your Own)
As a kid growing up in a small town, I loved to play sports. I began playing baseball at a
Good Dads Take Care of their Health
In May 2013 Sean Murphy watched Forks over Knives and made a decision. He would no longer eat meat, fish,
It’s Not Natural, So Adapt
One minute I was soaking in the sun with the breeze blowing through my hair, and the next I was
Staying Connected Over the Road: Prime Driver & Good Dad Larry Hinex
Larry Hinex describes himself as “a pretty simplistic guy,” driving for Prime with a goal of earning enough money to
Things We Take for Granted
At this time, my wife Elisa is currently on a 15-day mission trip to Uganda and Ethiopia. While she is
WHO INFLUENCES YOUR KIDS?
One of my son’s teachers, who also happens to be a very good friend, gave the kid a graduation card
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